Stentorians, The Association of African-Americans in the Fire Service, 1992

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Title

Stentorians, The Association of African-Americans in the Fire Service, 1992

Subject

The Association of African-Americans in the Fire Service
African Americans

Description

In this public statement issued by the Stentorians, The Association of African Americans in Fire Service rejects the acquittal of four police officers on tril for the beating of motorist Rodney King in Sylmar, CA. Additional the organization states that the sentencing in the Latasha Harlins provides additional evidence to argue that the Black community is not dealt with fairly. The statement stresses that even in 1992, the lives have no meaning in the eyes of the justice system. The organization talks about the lived experiences of Black Americans and the economic, political, educational inequalities that the community continues to face. The statement continues with the stereotypes of Black males in the media as "gang members," and "hoodlums," and questioned the professional integrity of journalists that used racial stereotypes when reporting on the unrest. The statement ends with a call for federal charges against the four officers, and explains that the legacy of this verdict will impact the Black community.

Creator

The Asssociation of African- Americans in the Fire Service

Source

Mervyn M. Dymally Papers, Special Collections & Archives, California State University, Los Angeles

Publisher

California State University, Los Angeles, Library. Special Collections & Archives

Date

1992-05-29

Rights

IN COPYRIGHT

Format

Document

Type

Text

Identifier

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Citation

The Asssociation of African- Americans in the Fire Service , “Stentorians, The Association of African-Americans in the Fire Service, 1992,” California State University - Los Angeles, accessed March 29, 2024, http://calstatela-exhibits.libraryhost.com/items/show/80.